GOLD (XAU) funding rate on Aster

Funding APR
+7.51%
0.0034% / 4h
Interval
4h
next 04:00 UTC
Direction
Longs pay
longs pay shorts
Venues tracked
17
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Over the last 30 days, GOLD (XAU) funding on Aster averaged +9.1% APR and stayed positive 59.8% of the time, ranging from -6.5% to +51.3%. Right now it pays longs pay shorts at +7.5% APR, settled every 4h across 17 venues we track. The most reliable delta-neutral pairing for GOLD (XAU) right now is long QFEX / short Decibel at +1.7% net APR (low risk, ~3d to break even).

as of 2026-10-28 02:49 UTC

XAU funding history on Asterlast 30d

30d average
+9.05%
Range
-7% / 51%
% positive
59.8%
Volatility
12.1
Best delta-neutral pairing
Long QFEX / Short Decibel
+1.7% net APR
Backtested (30d)
+7.5%
Stability
84.8%
Risk
low
Breakeven
~3d

Ranked by 30-day reliability (backtest × stability × risk) — the spread that holds, not just the widest current rate.

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How XAU funding compares across venues

ExchangeFunding APR
Decibel+16.64%
Polymarket+14.79%
Pacifica+10.95%
TxFlow+10.95%
QFEX+8.76%
Aster+7.51%
Variational+6.52%
Paradex+5.58%
Ondo+5.52%
PopDEX+5.52%
TradeXYZ+5.48%
Lighter+3.50%
Lighter RH+3.50%
Extended+3.50%
RiseX+0.00%
Grvt+0.00%
Kraken-1.80%

Frequently asked

What is the current XAU funding rate on Aster?

GOLD (XAU) on Aster is funding at 7.51% APR (0.0034% every 4h), paid longs pay shorts, as of 2026-10-28 02:49 UTC.

How often does Aster pay funding on XAU?

Every 4 hours.

How do I earn XAU funding without price risk?

Open a delta-neutral position: long QFEX and short Decibel, currently 1.7% net APR (low risk). The two legs cancel price exposure so you keep the funding spread.

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